The Big Bolivar
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 1:56:00 PM
I have a big problem.

Nobody likes me.

Can you help?

duwan
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 1:58:00 PM
nope
pacman357
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 1:59:00 PM
I'm a criminal defense attorney. I only need to get 12 people to like you. What are the charges?
wtjvj
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 2:01:00 PM
^ actually you only need 6
The Big Bolivar
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 2:01:00 PM
^ question is how much do you charge
pacman357
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 2:37:00 PM
#4 It depends on the jurisdiction. In Washington, it's 12 in superior court, 6 in district court at the state level. Some states require 8, 9, etc. It's not the same everywhere, except that I would imagine the federal courts are the same regardless of the jurisdiction. Each court would likely have its own local court rules on procedure, filing, etc., but I would think that federal courts would be the same. Otherwise, unless they violate state or federal constiutional provisions, states may be free to set whatever number they want, within reason.

#5 Depends on the case. Just remember...will litigate for cigars.

jojoc
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 2:39:00 PM
Pac, don't you really only need one (in a criminal case)?
pacman357
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 3:28:00 PM
^If the one hangs the jury, sure. That depends on whether the state will re-file, however. And how many hung juries you get in the same case.

Oddly enough, I tried over 50 cases before ever getting a hung jury. I've had a few of them since then, however.

jackconrad
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 3:30:00 PM
Yeah like i'd ever help a Bolivar..
8trackdisco
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 3:32:00 PM
I don't know you, BB.

Because of that, I like you by default.

It's once you start to get to know people is when you find out how horrible they are as human beings.

jpotts
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 3:33:00 PM
Here's the solution:

stop eating so much garlic.

lluvia
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 3:33:00 PM
mmmmmmmmmm garlic

garlic breath smells clean

onion breath smells like stinky b.o.